Museums & Galleries · Buckinghamshire
Dacorum Heritage
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Photo: John Baker (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Handle a 6,000-year-old Neolithic axe-head
- View samplers dating from 1880
- Measure yourself against a penny-farthing wheel
- Explore digital and online exhibitions of the collections
- Houses over 130,000 artefacts spanning Neolithic times to present
Dacorum Heritage is the Accredited Museum for the Dacorum area, based in a converted fire station in Berkhamsted since 1993. Unlike a typical museum, it operates as a museum store with visiting by appointment, holding over 130,000 artefacts ranging from a 6,000-year-old Neolithic axe-head to Victorian samplers and a penny-farthing. You can also explore its online exhibitions and articles remotely. It suits those with a keen interest in local history, archaeology and social heritage rather than casual drop-in visitors. Berkhamsted station is just 0.3 miles away, making it easy to reach by train, and with 16 bookable places to stay within five miles on BritStays, it's a convenient addition to a short break exploring the local area.
Practical details
- Booking
- Visiting is by appointment only, as it operates as a museum store
- Best for
- Those interested in local history, archaeology and social history collections
From the attraction's own website on 6 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Guided Tours
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🗓️ Make a break of it
Turn a visit to Dacorum Heritage into a proper getaway — ready-made plans, and the drive worked out with fuel, EV charging and the best stops.
🚆 Or come by train
- Berkhamsted 0.3 miles
- Hemel Hempstead 3.4 miles
- Tring 3.7 miles
Straight-line distances · live departures on each station page